Celexa for Social Anxiety

Celexa for Social Anxiety
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Does Celexa works for Social Anxiety?

People that suffer from social anxiety are always looking for new medications to help them get over their symptoms, they want to get rid of anxiety and depression. The truth is that many of the medications and pills cause some kind of side effects but they can help in reducing some of the symptoms.

Celexa (Cetalopram) is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) anti depressant. This medication is used to treat depression by restoring the unbalance of the chemicals in the brain.

You should only take this medication with a proper prescription from a doctor, do not attempt to take large amounts of it or much longer than recommended.

What people say about Celexa

Some people say that with this medication they could at least go out of their house to see a doctor, but it didnt help with getting a convrsation going on their daily life and they still avoidance.

Others report that some of the pleasure that they had are gone and they social anxiety and Agoraphobia have not gotten any better.

Others say that it works but the side effects are bad because they lack of sex drive.

The fact is that there are different views and results from each person that takes it, what seems to be common is that it has important side effects and it might not work for you, so you have to consult with your doctor first.

If you want, you can read reviews of celexa

Celexa Side Effects

There are different secondary effects that you need to be aware when taking this drug medications here are some of the most common:

Serious side effects

* tremors
* muscle stiffness
* shivering
* twitching Convulsions (seizure)
* problems with coordination
* agitation
* sweating
* confusion
* fast heartbeat

Minor side effects that occur more often:

* drowsiness, dizziness, trouble concentrating
* feeling nervous, restless, unable to sit still
* insomnia
* nausea, gas, loss of appetite
* weight changes
* decrease on sex desire, impotence, orgasm difficulty
* yawning, dry mouth

Other side effects could occur, but you should consult with your doctor, be careful when taking any medication and dont take larger dosis than what your doctor says.

Celexa Effects with Other Drugs

You should be careful of what other medications you take with celexa, you should not mix it while taking other medications such as:

carbamazepine, lithium, Prozac, Luvox,Imitrex, Frova, Amerge, Zomig and more. You should ask your doctor first and tell him what other medications, anti depressant or supplements you are taking right now.

* Also dont take alcohol while taking citalopram because it can increase the side effects.
* Never overdose on celexa
* Be careful if you are pregnant an antidepressant can cause problems to your child.
* When you first start to take an antidepressant you have to consult with your doctor on a regular basis and tell him how you feel and what your emotions are, if your symptoms get worse call your doctor immediately.

As you can see celexa is another medication used to treat symptoms of social anxiety, for some people can be useful but it has its risk so you should always look for a doctor first.

If you want to find an alternative more safe way to treat your social phobia you should try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy there are people that have achieved great results and you can too. The results and long term positive changes on your beliefs and thoughts of social interactions.